Saudi Arabia Agriculture Value Added
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS
Saudi Arabia's agriculture value added was 2.27% in 2025, ranked 139th globally. This represents a 10.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1968–2025.
Overview
Saudi Arabia's agriculture value added stood at 2.27% in 2025, a decline of +0.26% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.27% by 2025. Saudi Arabia ranked 139th globally.
Saudi Arabia's agricultural sector has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 58 years, with a value added of 2.27 in 2025, placing it at the 139th position globally. The country's agricultural sector peaked in 1989 with a value added of 6.26, reflecting the period of high oil prices and increased investment in agricultural development. Conversely, the sector hit its lowest point in 1976 with a value added of 0.77, largely due to droughts and decreased investment. In comparison, Russia's agricultural sector has also faced challenges, with a value added of 2.40, similar to Saudi Arabia's current level. Despite the recent decline, Saudi Arabia's agricultural sector has shown resilience. However, a significant decrease in oil prices or a failure to implement policies aimed at diversifying the economy could exacerbate the sector's decline, potentially further reducing its contribution to the country's GDP.
Data & projection
| Year | Agriculture Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 2.11% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 2.19% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.27% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.27% | −0.26% | #139 |
| 2024 | 2.54% | +0.08% | #48 |
| 2023 | 2.46% | +0.24% | #54 |
| 2022 | 2.21% | −0.23% | #54 |
| 2021 | 2.45% | −0.51% | #60 |
| 2020 | 2.96% | +0.50% | #61 |
| 2019 | 2.45% | +0.04% | #63 |
| 2018 | 2.41% | −0.42% | #58 |
| 2017 | 2.84% | −0.08% | #63 |
| 2016 | 2.92% | +0.16% | #64 |
| 2015 | 2.75% | +0.47% | #59 |
| 2014 | 2.28% | +0.13% | #53 |
| 2013 | 2.15% | +0.09% | #52 |
| 2012 | 2.06% | −0.09% | #51 |
| 2011 | 2.15% | −0.47% | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Saudi Arabia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia's agriculture value added was 2.27% in 2025. Ranked 139th globally. This represents a 10.3% decrease from the previous year.
Saudi Arabia's agriculture value added peaked at 6.26% in 1989.
The lowest agriculture value added in Saudi Arabia was 0.77% in 1976.
Saudi Arabia ranks 139th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Saudi Arabia's agriculture value added is projected to reach 2.27% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The agriculture value added of Saudi Arabia in 2025 was 2.27%. This ranks 139th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_saudi-arabia_agriculture-value-added,
title = {Saudi Arabia Agriculture Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/saudi-arabia/agriculture-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}